The Alebrijes Blog
Honest guides on renting and driving in Puerto Escondido — prices, requirements and local know-how, straight from the people who run the fleet.
How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Car in Puerto Escondido? 2026 Real Prices
How much it costs to rent a car in Puerto Escondido in 2026, with a live price table and what each rate includes.
Requirements to rent a car in Mexico as a foreigner
Passport, license, age, deposit and insurance: everything you need to rent a car in Mexico as a foreigner.
Car rental deposit & insurance: what it covers, how much it is and when you get it back
How the security deposit works, what the included insurance covers and what to do if something happens.
Driving the Oaxaca coast: speed bumps, gas stations and what nobody tells you
Speed bumps, gas stations, Highway 200, checkpoints and rain: the local knowledge we give every customer.
Puerto Escondido Airport (PXM) guide: arrivals, departures and getting around
What PXM is like, what to expect on landing, the 3 transport options and how early to arrive for your flight.
Checklist: what to inspect before accepting a rental car (and when returning it)
The 10 minutes that protect your deposit: what to inspect and photograph when accepting a rental car, and how to return it friction-free.
Can you rent a car without a credit card in Puerto Escondido?
Yes, you can: book with no online payment, pay cash or card, and leave the deposit in cash. Requirements and steps.
Do you need a car in Puerto Escondido? An honest guide
When renting in Puerto Escondido is worth it and when it isn't: taxis, colectivos and rentals compared with real numbers.
“Cheap” car rental in Puerto Escondido: the truth behind $8-a-day prices
Why the $8-a-day car ends up costing $50: counter insurance, card holds and fees — and how to read the real price.